Archives June 2025

Mumbai, 26th June 2025: G Square, India’s largest real estate developer, proudly announces the launch of G Square Zen, villa plots at Srirangam. G Square is the only premium plot developer in Srirangam and surrounding regions, hence making this plot project heaven for those seeking peace and tranquillity. G Square Zen – Plug & Play Plots, is strategically located in the heart of Srirangam and close to the world-renowned Ranganatha Swamy Temple, in Trichy.

This all-inclusive Rs 225.84 crore residential township is spread across 17 acres with 253 plus meticulously planned residential plots ranging from 540 sq. ft. at 34 lakhs onwards and 2BHK villa plots of 702 sq ft starting from 69 lakhs onwards, catering to diverse homeowner needs. G Square Zen is introduced at an attractive early bird price of Rs 6300 per sq. ft., setting a new benchmark in affordability. This pricing, unmatched anywhere in Srirangam, Trichy, creates an exceptional opportunity for buyers to build their dream homes immediately.

G Square Zen, located on the Chennai-Trichy Highway, tucked between the Kollidam and Kaveri, provides great connectivity while maintaining a serene ambiance. Residents can reach the famed Ranganathaswamy Temple located within walking distance. The location of the plot also places plot buyers at the centre of Trichy’s cultural and natural allure. With the serene Srirangam Temple, the historic Rock Fort Temple, Thiruvanaikoil, and the picturesque Mukkombu and Kallanai Dams all located nearby, every landmark is within easy reach. The new airport and upcoming bus terminal will further enhance connectivity, ensuring effortless accessibility to G Square Zen.

“Srirangam holds immense cultural and spiritual significance, and we are proud to introduce our premium residential plots in this revered location. G Square Zen at Srirangam is a wonderful investment opportunity, providing a harmonious blend of peacefulness, convenience, and strong investment potential for aspiring homebuyers looking for a serene and rewarding lifestyle in Trichy,” said Mr Bala Ramajayam, Founder and Managing Director, G Square Realtors Private Limited.

G Square Zen offers two years of free maintenance and 40+ world-class amenities including 24×7 CCTV surveillance and robust infrastructure, such as blacktop roads and street lighting. This ready-to-construct project combines spiritual serenity with modern living offering post-purchase guidance from expert designers and Vastu compliance experts, to give you the creative liberty to design your dream home according to your preferences. G Square’s plug-and-play model allows customers to begin construction immediately after registration with EMI options through leading banks.

Key Features of G Square Zen

● Close to Srirangam Ranganathasamy Temple.

● Close to NH18 Trichy Bypass.

● Centrally located between Kollidam and Kaveri.

● PLUG & PLAY – EB Facility, storm water drain, and domestic water lines

● 24×7 CCTV surveillance for enhanced security

● 2-year Free maintenance for a stress-free living experience

● Well-laid blacktop internal roads with streetlights ensuring smooth vehicular movement

● A ready-to-construct villa community with premium infrastructure

● G Square Build Assist to support homeowners in villa construction

● Perfect legal documentation for all plots, ensuring secure land ownership

Greater Noida, 26th June 2025: Professor Subhabrata Sen from School of Natural Sciences at Shiv Nadar University, Delhi–NCR, and his team has been awarded the prestigious 2025 Horizon Prize by the Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC). The award recognizes a groundbreaking work in developing Alternate-Electrode Electrolysis (AEE) and its transformative applications in organic synthesis. This recognition makes them the first Indian team to be recognised by the award since its inception in 2020.

The Horizon Prize, one of the RSC’s most distinguished honours, celebrates innovative discoveries that advance the frontiers of chemical science. Professor Sen’s team has developed a novel and efficient strategy of organic electrosynthesis, called Alternate Electrode Electrolysis (AEE) that switches the electrochemical reactions between two pairs of electrodes through a custom-built microcontroller, that enables precision-driven efficient electrochemical reactions. Their innovation significantly simplifies and enhances the efficiency of critical electrochemical processes -paving the way for greener, more sustainable applications in areas such as clean energy, carbon reduction, and green manufacturing.

Professor Subhabrata Sen from School of Natural Sciences, Shiv Nadar University, Delhi–NCR, speaking on this recognition said, “It is an immense privilege to receive this recognition from the Royal Society of Chemistry. Beyond the award itself, this moment is a celebration of scientific curiosity, persistence, and discovery. It reinforces our commitment to sustainable chemistry and reflects the power of interdisciplinary collaboration. We hope this milestone will inspire further innovation and wider adoption of cleaner, more efficient chemical technologies.”

Looking ahead, Professor Sen and his collaborators are developing a next generation electrosynthesis instrument and cell to enable AEE at both laboratory and industrial scales. This solution aims to make AEE technology more accessible across global research and manufacturing sectors – transforming a complex prototype into a standard tool for modern chemistry.

Professor Ananya Mukherjee, Vice-Chancellor, Shiv Nadar University, Delhi–NCR congratulated Professor Sen stating: “We are extremely proud of Professor Sen and his team for this remarkable global recognition. Their pioneering work exemplifies the spirit of innovation and excellence that drives research at Shiv Nadar University. This accolade from the Royal Society of Chemistry will further energize our community to pursue science that solves real-world problems and contributes to a more sustainable future. Our hope is to make this university a breeding ground for brilliance which will set new benchmarks of success in research.”

This achievement reaffirms the commitment of Shiv Nadar University, Delhi-NCR to world-class research that addresses some of the most pressing global challenges in sustainable chemistry and green innovation.

Mumbai, June 26, 2025: The 81st National Garment Fair (NGF) – Kidswear Edition, organised by the Clothing Manufacturers Association of India (CMAI), marked a landmark occasion dedicating a trade fair exclusively to Kidswear. Held from June 23 to 25, 2025, the fair witnessed overwhelming participation, drawing over 15,000 buyers—including key retailers, distributors, and wholesalers—from across India and 50+ overseas buyers from various countries such as Australia, Bangladesh, Benin, Europa Island, Fiji, Kuwait, Malaysia, Mozambique, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Spain, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom and USA.

The kidswear edition of the trade show not only reinforced NGF’s reputation as the country’s largest apparel trade show but also garnered an enormous response from both exhibitors and buyers. The trade show helped attract significantly large bookings, with major orders being secured for the upcoming festive season, highlighting the strong growth momentum in the kidswear segment.

The fair featured about 590 kidswear apparel brands, showcasing their latest collections for the upcoming Autumn/Winter, Festive and Wedding season across an expansive 3.5 lakhs square feet of exhibition space across 3 halls at the Bombay Exhibition Centre, NESCO Complex, Goregaon East, Mumbai.

Witnessing the growth of the Kidswear apparel industry, Santosh Katariya, President of CMAI remarked, “The kidswear segment is emerging as the most dynamic and fastest-growing category within India’s apparel industry, projected to grow from US$22 billion (₹1.87 lakh crore) in 2024 to US$34 billion (₹2.89 lakh crore) by 2029—an impressive CAGR of 9%. This robust trajectory is underpinned by rising household incomes, increasing prioritisation of comfort and quality by discerning parents, and the expanding influence of digital access and fashion-forward sensibilities. While the broader apparel market is witnessing some short-term moderation in discretionary spending, kidswear continues to demonstrate remarkable resilience. The category is increasingly driven by functionality, style-consciousness, and aspirational buying—particularly in tier-2 and tier-3 cities. With children’s apparel now seen as an extension of lifestyle choices for young families, the segment is poised for sustained long-term growth.”

Speaking on the success of the Kidswear Edition at the 81st National Garment Fair, Rohit Munjal, Vice President and Chairman of the Fair Sub-Committee, CMAI, said, “The dedicated Kidswear Edition of the 81st National Garment Fair represents a defining moment—not just for the kidswear segment, but also for how we curate industry platforms in response to evolving market dynamics. Recognising the growing strategic importance of this category, we introduced an exclusive, standalone format to offer sharper visibility and more focused engagement between brands and buyers. I’m delighted to share that this initiative has exceeded expectations. The format enabled buyers to spend meaningful time with exhibitors, resulting in high-quality interactions and encouraging order volumes. The feedback from participants has been overwhelmingly positive. In particular, the strong and rising footfalls—surpassing our projections by Day 2—highlight the clear demand for curated, category-specific trade platforms in today’s rapidly maturing apparel ecosystem.”

Some of the notable kidswear retail brands that visited the fair included G3+ (1 store), Paridhan (6 stores), Big Shop (2 stores), Kalyan Silks (23 stores), Pinakin Garments (7 stores), Kings Life Style (4 stores), Kasam Selection (24 stores) and Madan Collection (6 stores). Their participation highlighted the fair’s significance as a key platform for sourcing the latest trends and innovations in kidswear, while also highlighting the growing interest and investment in this dynamic segment of the apparel market.

Participant at 81st NGF Kidswear Edition – Sandeep Jain, Owner of Suruchi (Indore), expressed, “The weddings in India are all about happiness and meeting family and friends and it is a great opportunity for our kidswear as families are oriented toward traditional weddings, and they go for clothing which suits their tradition and culture.”

Rawal Mehta, Owner, My Silk, exhibitor from Surat, said, “Earlier, people used to buy garments according to the festival season. Now that’s over, people buy garments as per their requirements. Surat is growing in ready-made, and in particular, lehengas for kids.”

Exhibitor from Ludhiana – Varinder Joshi, Business Head of Duke Fashion, said, “Over the past 5–6 years, I have observed tremendous growth in the kidswear market. New trends, fresh fashion styles, and innovative fabrics are constantly being introduced, and the pace of growth is very fast.”

Apoorva Khandhar, Owner of Badboys from Ahmedabad commented, “I’m expecting to receive a lot of orders this season, and we’re confident in our ability to satisfy our customers. India is growing across all sectors. In the garment market, I believe customers are no longer focused only on price — they’re asking for quality and value for money.”

Exhibitor from Delhi, Manish Khurana, Owner of Rivaaz, said, “Kidswear is a big market, but what we make depends on how we make the garments. If we make the best of the best in style and quality, people will like it.”

Kanji Patel, Managing Director of Tiny Girl from Mumbai, expressed, “This year, festive period is almost a month earlier than usual. As a result, we are anticipating around 15 to 20% growth this season. Last year was fantastic, every category in kidswear saw growth, with a major focus on co-ord sets, so the market outlook is very positive”

Shubham Bagariya, Chief Marketing Officer, Casa Dee Neene from Kolkata, added, “The kidswear market, compared to last year, has been somewhat bittersweet. Some areas have performed very well comparatively. Still, kidswear remains a strong market, and I see the forecast for the next 8 to 10 years, it will be healthy and keep growing.”

Following the dedicated Kidswear Edition, the second phase of the 81st National Garment Fair—Men’s and Women’s Wear Edition—is scheduled from the 14th to 16th of July 2025 at the Bombay Exhibition Centre (NESCO) in Mumbai. Spanning over 15,300 sqm for Men’s Wear, 21,200 sqm for Women’s Wear, and 680 sqm for Accessories, the Fair will showcase more than 800 menswear and womenswear brands alongside over 40 accessory labels. This expansive event promises a comprehensive, category-focused marketplace that truly represents the scale, diversity, and energy of India’s apparel industry.

The upcoming Men’s & Women’s Wear Edition is scheduled for July at the same venue and will offer seamless access to both shows through a single visitor registration.

New Delhi, June 26, 2025: 93.5 RED FM, India’s leading private radio and entertainment network, is excited to announce the return of its flagship cultural celebration, South Side Story, with an Onam Special edition. The festival will take place on the 30th and 31st of August 2025 at KD Jadhav Wrestling Stadium in Delhi, promising a vibrant experience of Southern India’s rich musical and culinary traditions.

Red FM is turning up the anticipation this year with a series of immersive pre-event experiences that celebrates the cultural soul of the South. In the lead-up to the festival, Red FM is collaborating with DC Books and the Kerala Literature Festival to host vibrant literary conversations and reading sessions. Audiences can also look forward to Onam Sadhya- a spectacular 20-dish South Indian culinary celebration that’s flavourful, soulful, and rooted in tradition. Enhancing the experience alongside the music and food are striking art installations, indie film screenings, and dynamic cultural showcases that celebrate the richness, creativity, and soul of the Southern states.

This year’s edition features an electrifying lineup of iconic South Indian artists spanning genres from pop and indie to folk-rock and rap including Avial, The Raghu Dixit Project, Thaikkudam Bridge, Aattam Kalasamithi, Storyteller the Band, Job Kurian, Shobana, TM Krishna, Wild Wild Women and Sooraj Santhosh Live.

Speaking on the announcement, Nisha Narayanan, Director & COO, RED FM and Magic FM, said: “In a world of commercial entertainment and fleeting trends, South Side Story continues to be our honest attempt at putting culture front and centre. This year’s Onam Special edition is a celebration of identities, flavours, and stories that make the South what it is—diverse, rooted, and rich. From home-grown music acts and traditional performances to local art, flavours, and immersive showcases, this edition is layered with authenticity and heart. As always, Red FM brings together cultural evangelism and the Indie spirit on one stage and this time, we’re proud to shine a light on voices that are powerful, proud, and unapologetically original. This one is for those who seek experiences that are meaningful, immersive, and definitely engrained. We can’t wait to celebrate it with you.”

The event reinforces Red FM’s positioning as a cultural evangelist and storyteller – bridging tradition with contemporary relevance, and amplifying the voices of India’s diverse creative communities.

Liebherr Appliances Bets Big on India’s Premium Kitchen Market with launch of its widest range of it’s Fully Integrated Appliance in India

Mumbai, June 26, 2025… Liebherr Appliances India, the subsidiary of the globally renowned €14.6 billion Liebherr Group known for its innovation & precision engineering. Liebherr Appliances India today, announced the official launch of its first-ever Made in India Fully Integrated (FI) Fridge, Freezer & Combination.  Liebherr Appliances, part of the globally renowned Liebherr Group, is present in over 100 countries, with five major production facilities located in Germany, Austria, Bulgaria, Malaysia, and India, serving both residential and commercial markets.

Representing the next generation of refrigeration technology of Liebherr seamlessly blends into modern luxury kitchens, combining minimalist design, precision German engineering, and advanced cooling intelligence. This marks the brand’s foray into a high-growth segment that caters to the discerning Indian consumer who prioritises both form and function.

As one of the world’s fastest-growing economies, India continues to be a strategic priority for global consumer goods brands, particularly in the premium segment. Recognising the potential of the Indian market as one of the largest and fastest-growing economies, with rising disposable incomes and an increasing aspiration for enhanced lifestyles. This move underscores the company’s long-term commitment to the Indian market and reflects its confidence in the evolving aspirations of Indian consumers. There’s immense opportunity in the Built-in Fully Integrated product category with benefits—ranging from innovative space optimisation to customisation for personal taste and needs, all while delivering a premium kitchen aesthetic. This category is poised for exponential growth in India as there is clearly a growing demand for this product category. In Europe this segment is more than 20% of overall market.

To commemorate the launch, an exclusive, experience-led event was held at Liebherr Appliances’ Mumbai Experience Liebherr appliances: Innovation and quality, Powai bringing together global and India leadership in the presence of key dealers. The event featured immersive product showcases, curated interactions with experts, and luxury hospitality, befitting the sophistication of the product. The highlight of the event was the presence of Ms. Stéfanie Wohlfarth, Vice President of the Administrative Board, Liebherr Appliances, Mr. Steffen NAGEL ; Managing Director Sales and Marketing Appliance Division , Mr. Roman Schaefer, Head of Business Area India – Liebherr Appliances and Mr. Kapil Agarwal, Managing Director – Sales, Liebherr Appliances India.

Speaking at the launch, Ms. Stéfanie Wohlfarth, Vice President of the Administrative Board, Liebherr Appliances said, “We are proud to launch the Fully Integrated (Built-in) product category in India— which is one of the world’s most dynamic and rapidly growing markets. At Liebherr Appliances, our global vision is deeply rooted in precision engineering, timeless design, and purposeful innovation. India’s growing appetite for premium and high-performance appliances aligns perfectly with our brand values. As we expand our global footprint, India holds strategic importance for us—not only as a market of immense potential but also as a place where we can truly connect with discerning consumers seeking both quality and sophistication in their everyday lives.”

Mr Steffen NAGEL, Managing Director Sales and Marketing Appliance Division – Liebherr Appliances, further added, “Liebherr has been present in India for several years now, and it’s been truly encouraging to witness how well the market has adapted to our brand and innovations. The positive response to our innovation, single door and top mount models, reaffirmed the evolving preferences of Indian consumers. Now, we are excited to introduce the very core of Liebherr’s excellence—our premium European range. This launch marks a significant step in bringing the best of Liebherr’s engineering and design legacy to India, a market that continues to grow in both scale and sophistication.”

Liebherr Appliances India is targeting a discerning customer base—individuals who value refined living, design-forward homes, and technological convenience. The brand’s fully integrated refrigeration range merges form and function, allowing premium consumers to achieve both aesthetic sophistication and everyday practicality in their kitchens.

India is the only country outside Europe where Liebherr manufactures Fully Integrated refrigerators, highlighting the brand’s commitment to this fast-growing market. All models have been tropicalised to withstand India’s extreme and varied climatic conditions — a vital innovation for optimal performance, cooling consistency, and energy efficiency. With manufacturing based in Sambhajinagar, Liebherr aims to revolutionised the premium built-in segment by offering immediate availability of high-end products — a first in the category earlier dominated by long import lead times.

Kapil Agarwal, Managing Director – Sales, Liebherr Appliances India, shared “We are launching Liebherr Appliances‘ Fully Integrated range in India with the widest portfolio available in the market. What sets us apart is that our products will be available as ready stock, ensuring immediate access for consumers without the wait for imports. All products confirm new BIS norms, backed by the strongest service and distribution network in the country. With this approach, not only do we make premium kitchen solutions more accessible, but we also ensure that after-sales service is seamless. We’re confident that adaptation of this category will be far smoother, as our offerings are tailored to meet the evolving needs of Indian consumers.”

Tropicalised Liebherr appliances feature enhanced compressors, reinforced insulation, and optimised cooling systems. These modifications not only ensure consistent performance in ambient temperatures but also boost energy efficiency and extend product life. In India, tropicalisation is not a luxury—it’s a necessity. The company has engineered every detail to meet these functional demands while maintaining our signature design and quality standards. The launch is backed by a high-impact marketing campaign spanning print, electronic, digital, and influencer platforms, along with immersive retail and design studio activations.

The Fully Integrated (FI) refrigerator segment in India represents a fast-growing niche within the premium appliances market, driven by the rise of modular kitchens, luxury housing, and smart-home adoption. Fully integrated refrigerators—designed to blend seamlessly into cabinetry—are gaining traction among affluent urban consumers and high-end developers.  Fully Integrated refrigerators category is witnessing double-digit growth, with strong potential in Tier-1 and emerging metro markets as premiumisation and design-led kitchen planning gain momentum.

India, June 26, 2025 – Celonis, a global leader in Process Mining, is recognized as a Leader in the Everest Group Process Mining PEAK Matrix® Assessment 2025 for the sixth year in a row and a Star Performer for four years.

In the report, Everest Group states that Celonis continued to strengthen its Leader positioning, highlighting the company’s market impact and capability advances:

Celonis continues to be the innovation leader in the process mining software market.

Celonis has invested in key AI capabilities, such as generative AI Process Copilots, AgentC (which enables enterprises to develop AI agents using Celonis process intelligence) and AI Annotation Builder (which uses AI to transform raw data into structured process data and insights).

Celonis has a scalable infrastructure (Celonis Data Core) that supports real-time data ingestion and transformation.

Celonis has made enhancements to its object-centric process mining (OCPM) capabilities that help customers “discover complex real-life processes” and optimize them effectively.

Celonis has the highest reported capability scores in the PEAK Matrix® assessment criteria for portfolio mix, value delivered, process intelligence, and implementation and support.

“Enterprises need processes that work, and Celonis is committed to making sure that everyone is free to make their processes work, no matter which systems they’re using,” said Eugenio Cassiano, SVP Strategy & Innovation at Celonis. “Celonis is helping companies across every industry optimize their processes, maximize the ROI of their AI deployments, and generate business value. We have consistently earned the trust of the market and the recognition of leading analysts like Everest Group for our superior capabilities and undeniable market impact. Our depth of experience, proven track record, and continuous innovation are unmatched in the industry, and we are proud to support our customers’ enduring success.”

“Celonis continues to strengthen its position as a Leader and Star Performer in Everest Group’s Process Mining Products PEAK Matrix® 2025, thanks to its strong vision and strategy, robust global presence and ecosystem, and depth and breadth of its process mining capabilities. Continued product investment and innovations like AgentC, AI Annotation Builder, Process Copilots, and Process Adherence Manager contributed to its position,” says Amardeep Modi, Vice President at Everest Group. “Clients have expressed strong satisfaction with Celonis’ scalability, ease of use, product roadmap, and system-agnostic nature.”

The company continues to own a Leader position in Everest Group’s PEAK Matrix® Assessment due to its clear vision, compelling product roadmap, continuous innovation, and support for open ecosystems—fueled by the introduction of AgentC, AI Annotation Builder, Process Copilots, and Process Adherence Manager. Everest Group also called out multiple enhancements Celonis has made to its Process Intelligence Platform, which make it easier to use.

The Process Intelligence Graph, which sits at the heart of the Celonis platform, brings together process data and business context to create a digital twin of business operations. AgentC, a suite of AI agent tools, integrations, and partnerships, feeds this Process Intelligence to AI agents, whether organizations build them in leading AI platforms or leverage prebuilt agents from Celonis and its partners. With Process Intelligence, AI knows how business flows, enabling it to work more effectively for the enterprise.

At its Celonis:Next event in May, Celonis unveiled upgrades to AgentC, including an extended Process Intelligence API that makes it easier to securely share process intelligence context, metrics, and recommended actions with AI development platforms. Celonis also showcased Orchestration Engine—an intelligent orchestration layer that connects and coordinates processes and tasks across tools, systems and departments. This layer is critical as modern business processes involve an intricate web of system- and application-level automations, workflow automations, RPA bots, and manual activities that operate across multiple systems.

Background of Everest Group’s PEAK Matrix® Research

Everest Group defines process mining as a type of analytics product that involves a fact-based approach to help discover, monitor, and optimize as-is processes by analyzing process-related information primarily from event logs generated by enterprise systems (e.g., ERP, CRM, etc.). The technology provides a data-based approach to process optimization through numerous applications and use cases spanning industries and process areas. This has led to process mining being and continuing to be one of the fastest growing markets in the Intelligent Automation (IA) space.

Adoption of process mining not only helps enterprises achieve traditional benefits such as cost savings and operational efficiency, but also opens avenues to target business/strategic outcomes such as top-line growth, accelerated digital transformation, enhanced customer experience, and sustainability. In order to support the enterprise objectives, products are rapidly evolving in the sophistication of their capabilities, features, and functionalities.

Chennai, June 26, 2025: SRM Global Hospitals successfully treated a 48-year-old woman diagnosed with a rare condition involving two wombs—each containing large tumours—and two sizable ovarian cysts, through a minimally invasive hysterectomy, relieving her of severe abdominal pain.

The procedure, known as Total Laparoscopic Hysterectomy (TLH) with bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy, involved the removal of the uteruses, both fallopian tubes, and both ovaries. In addition, the patient underwent four other procedures during a single operation lasting about three hours. These included: a keyhole surgery to remove a septum (a dividing wall) inside the vagina; another keyhole procedure to remove endometriosis from the surface of the bowel without cutting into it; an appendicectomy to remove the appendix affected by endometriosis; and vaginal morcellation—a minimally invasive technique used to break large uterine growths into smaller pieces for removal through the vagina.

Despite undergoing as many as five procedures, the patient was discharged within 48 hours, demonstrating the surgical expertise that made the procedures smooth and complication-free. The surgical team was headed by Dr Prithvi and Dr Subhashree, Gynaecologists, and assisted by Dr Varun, the Anesthetist.

In his comments, Dr. P. Sathyanarayanan, President, SRM Global Hospitals, said, “We are immensely proud of the surgical team’s exceptional expertise and dedication in successfully managing this highly complex and rare case. To the best of our knowledge and thorough literature review, this appears to be the first reported instance worldwide of performing Total Laparoscopic Hysterectomy on a patient with bilateral uterine horns bearing large adenomyomas in the setting of uterine didelphys complicated by extensive endometriosis. Given the patient’s history of primary infertility and multiple failed IVF attempts, achieving relief from her severe symptoms is truly rewarding. This milestone underscores our commitment to delivering advanced, patient-centered care even in the most challenging situations.”

Talking about the complexities involved in the procedures, Dr. Prithvi, Consultant – Obstetrics & Gynaecology, SRM Global Hospitals said, “The patient had uterine didelphys with two large wombs—each about 16 centimeters—and extensive adenomyomas and endometriotic cysts causing severe pain and heavy bleeding. In addition to the Total Laparoscopic Hysterectomy to remove both cyst-laden wombs, we performed four other complex procedures in the same sitting, including removal of a vaginal septum, excision of endometriosis from the bowel surface without bowel resection, appendicectomy, and vaginal morcellation. Managing all these through minimally invasive techniques required high surgical precision and coordination. Many hospitals deferred surgery due to the complexity and rarity of this case, but we embraced the challenge. We are proud that this comprehensive approach provided the patient with significant relief and improved quality of life.”

June 26, 2025: Having single-handedly established and expanded Gourmestan from Mumbai to the Middle East, Shivani Sharma is all too familiar with the many challenges and the incredible opportunities that the process entails. This is what inspired her to launch QUICKK PRO Services, her new venture that will enable other forward-minded Indian entrepreneurs to trace their footsteps from India to Dubai. QUICKK PRO Services will offer a comprehensive suite of services that addresses every step of the process—from setting up the right bank accounts to obtaining the necessary licenses to even securing their residence visas.

As a single mother, Shivani encountered numerous challenges when setting up her first venture, Gourmestan, which was inspired by her son’s struggles with gluten and her own passion for clean eating. Starting out with a cloud kitchen, her brand rapidly grew into a name synonymous with clean treats and developed a loyal following. Subsequently, Shivani decided to expand to the UAE, where she met Alvita J Dsilva, CEO of PRO Deskk, who shared Shivani’s passion for enabling others like her and had the necessary expertise to bring this vision to life. This sowed the seeds of the new venture, which—as fate would have it—is created by women to empower women. The venture has kicked off with a capital investment of AED 500k.

“Dubai is the city of tomorrow. It is the perfect destination for entrepreneurs who dream big and have the passion to make their dreams come true. I was one such entrepreneur when I first arrived here. And, having figured out the entire process by myself, I want to now extend that support to others who have the fire in their bellies but don’t know where to begin. QUICKK PRO Services will help them with every step of the process. It is a completely streamlined, online process that can be availed by anyone who wants to set up or expand to the Middle East,” said Shivani.

“When Shivani and I discussed this venture, I was moved by her genuine desire to help Indian entrepreneurs, especially women, discover financial freedom in Dubai. Both of us believe firmly in women securing their independence and pursuing their ambitions, which brought us together and inspired Shivani to invest in this project. We hope that our collaboration will further QUICKK PRO Services’ reach and connect us with as many people as possible, and that we can play a small but important part in their success stories,” shared Alvita J Dsilva.

Bringing over 15 years of global experience across India, the UAE, and Europe, Rishu Bartaria has officially joined Times Talent as the Head of Talent & Entertainment. Known for her sharp instinct, strategic foresight, and deep understanding of cultural trends, Rishu is poised to lead a new era of talent management within The Times Group’s entertainment vertical.

At Times Talent, Rishu currently manages a robust and diverse portfolio of 92 artists – ranging from rising stars like Harnaaz Sandhu, Gayatri Bhardwaj, and Eklavya Sood, to established names such as Sheeba Chadha, Darsheel Safary, and Anand Tiwari. She is actively focused on building strategic growth paths for each artist, securing breakthrough OTT debuts, aligning talent with premium production houses, and unlocking global collaborations. Her approach combines intuition, creative insight, and structured business thinking — ensuring that talent isn’t just discovered, but truly sustained.

Beyond actors, Rishu’s vision includes nurturing a thriving ecosystem of directors, writers, composers, and cultural creators across disciplines.

“We’re not just representing talent — we’re building legacy. My goal is to create long-term value by connecting our artists with the right platforms, the right people, and the right purpose. I’m incredibly excited to be part of the dynamic Times Talent team under the visionary leadership of Mr. Vineet Jain, whose belief in storytelling and creative excellence inspires everything we do,” shares Rishu.

With her unique blend of creative sensibility and business acumen, she is set to reshape what talent management looks like in India’s evolving entertainment industry.

GURUGRAM, India – June 26, 2025: Samsung, India’s largest consumer electronics brand, today introduced its 2025 Bespoke AI appliance lineup, built on four distinct consumer benefits: Easy, Care, Save and Secure to enrich and simplify your lives with AI. These experiences are powered by Samsung’s new AI Home screen interface, Bixby voice assistant with two-way natural communication, Samsung Knox security, and seamless SmartThings connectivity, delivering hyper-personalised, energy-efficient, and secure smart home solutions for modern Indian households.

At the heart of the new lineup is the Bespoke AI Laundry Combo, a category-defining innovation that sets a new standard for convenience and intelligent automation in home laundry care.

The 2025 range expands Samsung’s AI Home ecosystem across key appliances such as refrigerators, air conditioners, and washing machines. With intuitive touchscreen displays, upgraded voice intelligence, and inclusive accessibility features, the line-up offers a truly connected, easy-to-use, and secure smart home experience for all. The AI Home screen sits at the center of this innovation – a smart display and interaction hub that transforms home management. Built into select appliances, AI Home enables real-time appliance insights, control over connected appliances, entertainment, and even family communication – all from a single interface. With its user-friendly design, AI Home makes it easier than ever to unlock the full potential of Samsung’s Bespoke AI appliances.

The upgraded Bixby voice assistant enhances control through voice commands and introduces new capabilities like Voice ID[1], which recognizes individual users and switches to their Samsung accounts for a personalized experience. Additionally, new SmartThings services like Family Care enhance home safety by sending alerts to family members in unusual situations such as when no activity has been detected at a scheduled time, offering peace of mind and proactive care.

To bring its AI Home vision for 2025 to life, Samsung is focused on delivering a trusted, intelligent, and future-ready experience for users. A key part of this commitment is the integration of enhanced Samsung Knox security across a wide line-up, giving users the confidence to enjoy their AI-powered connected homes with complete peace of mind.

Another major priority is future-proofing appliances. With Smart Forward, Samsung’s software update service via SmartThings, users can continue to receive the latest features and performance upgrades on their existing devices without needing to buy new ones.

The Bespoke AI line-up is driven by four key values that directly benefit consumers: Easy, Save, Care, and Secure.

Easy: Bespoke AI appliances now simplify your tasks by using AI and seamless connectivity to automate daily chores via AI Home, Bixby, and SmartThings. For example, AI Home enables automated routines, remote control, and real-time monitoring. Bixby allows users to ask detailed questions about appliances and control them using natural, two-way voice commands, without the need for a nearby phone or speaker.

Save: Bespoke AI appliances are engineered to help consumers save energy and time. AI Energy Mode helps manage power consumption. AI Vision Inside in refrigerators tracks food items and expiry dates, suggesting recipes to avoid waste. AI Wash features on the Bespoke AI Laundry Combo™ and Top Load washers optimize cycles based on soil levels and load types, saving valuable time and water.

Care: Bixby assists with appliance care and maintenance alerts, while SmartThings notifies users of any motion, smoke, or leaks detected through its’ connected 3rd party devices. Bespoke AI ensures peace of mind with features such as inactivity alerts at a loved one’s home, helping families feel reassured from afar.

Secure: Samsung Knox ensures multi-layered protection with a visualized dashboard across appliances and smartphones. Five Samsung products including the Bespoke AI Family Hub and Bespoke AI Laundry Combo have been verified to level ‘Diamond’ from UL Solutions’ IoT Security Ratings.

“We are proud to bring the 2025 Bespoke AI digital appliances line-up to India, where innovation meets intention. These are not just smart appliances; they are intuitive companions built for Indian homes. Whether it is a child exploring the refrigerator via AI Vision Inside, a working couple managing laundry remotely, or an elderly user interacting with the appliance, we have designed every touchpoint to be personal, seamless and secure. With a strong focus on the four core values: Easy, Save, Care, and Secure, our vision is to deliver interconnected AI appliances that seamlessly integrate into the household reflecting a forward-thinking approach to innovation that is quickly becoming a reality,” said JB Park, President & CEO, Samsung Southwest Asia

“With the 2025 range, we are offering appliances that understand lifestyles, protect personal data, and deliver real-world convenience with AI Home. Whether it’s through AI Vision Inside, Knox-powered security, or inclusive design, our new line-up is a powerful step towards homes that are truly smart, safe, and human-centric. We are confident our Bespoke AI appliances will revolutionize modern Indian households so that consumers can experience the comfort of seamless smart home living,” said Ghufran Alam, Vice President, Digital Appliances Business, Samsung India.

The 2025 Bespoke AI Home Appliance Line up

Bespoke AI Laundry Combo All-in-One: The Bespoke AI Laundry Combo is a space-saving, ultra-capacity all-in-one appliance that seamlessly combines washing and drying in a single unit. It eliminates the hassle of transferring clothes between machines, allowing users to save time and prevent odours from lingering after wash cycles. Powered by AI Wash & Dry[2], the Bespoke AI Laundry Combo senses laundry weight, fabric type, and soil levels[3], automatically adjusting water, detergent, wash time, and drying conditions for each load. This ensures optimal cleaning performance and personalized laundry experience without the guesswork.

The Bespoke AI Laundry Combo features advanced heat pump drying technology that gently and efficiently dries clothes at lower temperatures by recycling warm air. The heat pump system optimizes heat transfer and reduces drying time by up to 60%[4] and energy consumption by up to 75%[5], while reducing shrinkage and fabric damage. With the Super Speed cycle, users can wash and dry a load in just 98 minutes.

Its 7-inch AI Home LCD display provides an intuitive interface for cycle selection, monitoring, and control, delivering personalized suggestions based on usage patterns and seasonal habits. The display also shows energy and water consumption reports and offers a full view of connected appliances at home via Map View. The Bespoke AI Laundry Combo is also verified to level ‘Diamond’ from UL Solutions, highlighting Samsung’s industry-leading device security.

The Bespoke AI Laundry Combo comes with upgraded Bixby, which understands complex, conversational voice commands. Additionally, the Flex Auto Dispense System is able to store detergent for up to 32 loads[6], while the Auto Open Door automatically releases humid air after a cycle ends to prevent damp smells and enhance freshness.

Bespoke AI Refrigerator with AI Home: The new Bespoke AI Refrigerator is equipped with AI Vision Inside, which can recognize up to 37 fresh food items, allowing users to remotely view the interior, track expiry dates, and receive smart recipe suggestions. It can also recognize up to 50 pre-saved processed food items, largely expanding the variety of items it can manage. The new refrigerator comes with a 9-inch AI Home Display, which serves as a personalized dashboard for notes, schedules, entertainment, and full appliance control, transforming the refrigerator into the central hub of the smart kitchen. Featuring an Auto Open Door for effortless access, it is designed for convenience and better organisation. It also provides easy hands-free control by just using your voice to control settings, select functions or ask questions through Bixby. The refrigerator also includes access to SmartThings Energy which can help monitor your energy consumption in real-time

The Bespoke AI Double Door Refrigerator line-up features improved smart capabilities with AI Energy Mode, SmartThings Home Care and Wi-Fi connectivity, designed to offer remote access, intelligent energy savings and real-time maintenance updates via the SmartThings app. This range delivers comprehensive cooling tailored to meet consumer needs, such as longer freshness with Twin Cooling Plus technology, everyday flexibility with Convertible 5-in-1 Modes, and enhanced hygiene with Active Fresh Filter+ eliminating up to 99.99% of harmful bacteria.

Bespoke AI WindFree Air Conditioner: The Bespoke AI WindFree Air Conditioner offers Customized Cooling, AI Fast & Comfort Cooling, and Quick Remote, making temperature control effortless and intuitive. With AI Energy Mode, the system intelligently adjusts compressor speed based on room temperature and consumers’ usage patterns, helping reduce energy consumption by up to 30%[7]. The WindFree technology delivers comfortable cooling through 23,000 micro-holes without cold drafts, ensuring consistent, gentle airflow without direct blasts of air, while the AI engine learns usage behavior to continuously enhance efficiency and comfort.

Bespoke AI Top Load Washer: Equipped with AI Wash[8], these machines intelligently detect the fabric type and weight to automatically recommend the optimal settings for each load. Leveraging an advanced AI algorithm, the cycle adjusts key parameters—such as water level, agitation intensity, and wash and rinse duration—delivering up to 25% more fabric care[9]. Building on this technology, features like Ecobubble, Hygiene Steam & Stain Wash (with inbuilt heater), Super Speed, AI Energy Mode, and SmartThings integration, AI VRT+ further enhance the laundry experience.

Smarter, Safer, More Inclusive Living

The 2025 Bespoke AI digital appliances range is a testament to inclusive, human-centric design. With universal design at its core, the line-up ensures technology adapts to users—not the other way around. Features like the expanded Auto Open-Door function across key appliances, accessible control panels, screen readers, enlarged fonts, and Bixby’s Voice ID support make operation easier for users with limited mobility or visual impairments. Built-in microphones and voice-based alerts further enable a seamless, easy to use experience.